Search results for

Join master printer Sfona Pelah for a two-day etching workshop. Suitable for beginners to advanced, as well as printmakers who want time in the Print Room with support from an expert printmaker. Artists who would like to work in a technique other than etching are also welcome. Materials: Basic etching materials will be provided with a $20 materials fee. You can additionally purchase 6” x 8” etching plates from the instructor for $27 each. Max students: 8 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/73 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Learn the basics of quadruped animal anatomy and how it can be translated into three-dimensional sculpture. We will talk about how the animal skeleton works, the basic muscle groups of locomotion, and the animal skull and features. Students will make their own sculpture by working from a cast sculpture of a dog. There will also be sessions with a live dog present. Materials: Clay and armature included with materials fee paid to instructor. Max students: 12 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/50 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Never Die Young is a vibrant, heartfelt tribute to the legendary James Taylor. Led by acclaimed musicians David Sheils (vocals/guitar) and longtime collaborator Tim Godwin (guitar), the group brings Taylor’s timeless songs to life with warmth, authenticity, and soul. Together, Sheils and Godwin have worked with iconic artists including Air Supply, Chicago, Shelby Lynne, Tanya Tucker, Laura Brannigan, Tower of Power, and Pat Benatar. Their shared love for James Taylor sparked an instant bond—one that evolved into this deeply personal project. Joined by the stunning vocals of Kylea Sheils and a stellar San Diego lineup—Jim Reeves on bass, Josh Weinstein on keyboards, Bob Sales on drums, and Larry Grano on percussion and vocals—Never Die Young captures the spirit and storytelling of Taylor’s music, from Country Road to The Secret of Life. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to his music, this unforgettable evening will transport you into the heart of James Taylor’s living room—one song at a time. Never Die Young on Youtube

Join us for an inspiring evening with cellist Bennet Tsai and pianist Rodolfo Leone. Tsai is a First Prize winner at the 2023 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions (also receiving the Stern Young Artist Award) and earned Third Prize plus the Special Prize for Best Haydn Concerto at Berlin’s 2022 Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann. Leone is the First Prize winner of the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna, with additional top prizes at the Toronto and Busoni competitions. Expect bold chemistry, with a program that travels from Haydn and Beethoven to Bloch, Barber, Boulanger, and Shostakovich. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

Mireya Ramos is a groundbreaking vocalist and violinist who’s redefining mariachi music for a new generation. As the visionary founder of the Latin GRAMMY-winning Flor de Toloache, her performances pulse with vibrant energy and a fresh perspective on tradition. Whether leading her all-female powerhouse or gracing the stage as a solo artist, Ramos delivers powerful vocals and masterful violin playing that enthrall audiences worldwide. Her recently released solo album, Mireya, is a testament to her innovative spirit, featuring exciting collaborations with the likes of Flor de Toloache, Gaby Moreno, and Adrian Quesada. Beyond her captivating performances, her recent collaboration with The Poor Choices on Sin Fronteras showcases her genre-bending talent, seamlessly fusing ranchera with country, pop, jazz, and R&B influences. Mireya Ramos is not just performing music; she’s crafting an unforgettable experience and shaping the future of Latin music. Mireya Ramon on Facebook / Instagram

A house is more than a container for the things we spend a lifetime collecting, storing, arranging, and insuring. It is the repository of our memories, the life we spend there. We will make an accordion book with text and images of your home and/or family members or ancestors that reflect your perceptions, memories, family relations, and personal history. The structure of the pages will reflect the book’s subject, with openings that represent doors, windows, and the movement from room to room inside a house. Materials: Cutting knife, stylus (for scoring), sharp pencils, a good eraser (Pink Pearl is good), glue (UHU glue stick or PVA & brush or small roller), 12” ruler, scissors. In addition, you will want to bring room layout drawings, photographs, and/or black-and-white-on-paper printouts of your home or other drawings of the interior or exterior (sizes to be emailed once you have registered). Optional/recommended: 12” centering ruler, bench hook with cutting mat (9” x 12” cutting mat size is ideal), bone folder. Materials for the pages and cover will be provided to create the books. If you do not have personal images or drawings, images relating to “house-ness” will be available for completing the book. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/72 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

This eight-week workshop style course introduces students to a popular and fun printmaking technique of silk screen. No prior experience in printmaking is necessary. Students will create vibrant, multicolor prints using water-based silk-screen materials while exploring their own style and applying this popular method to their own imagery. The direct, on-screen stencil techniques, such as screen filler/drawing fluid or wax crayon, as well as indirect, photo-emulsion methods of drawing on Mylar will be shown, and digital file preparation will be explored. A stencil monotype-printing and mixed-media approaches will be covered. Students will learn how to set up their own DIY studio and will learn all aspects of preparation, setup, and production of fine art prints. Materials: Ink and studio materials will be provided. Students are responsible for paper and screen frames. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/71 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrating San Diego's Finest Artists Don’t miss rising pop sensation Matthew Phillips, live in concert! Hailing from San Diego, Matthew blends heartfelt storytelling with cinematic soundscapes and hook-filled alt-pop anthems. With viral hits like “Till It’s Over” and “Time Fades Love,” Phillips has captured the attention of fans and industry giants alike—including Fender, Taylor, and the San Diego Music Awards, where he was named 2024 and 2025 Best Pop Artist. Fresh off a headline show at the Belly Up and over 400,000+ video views in the past year alone, Matthew Phillips brings a high-energy, emotionally rich performance you won’t forget. Matthew Phillips on Facebook / Instagram

Tired of texting? Send your loved ones some snail mail instead. Rachel Syme, author of "Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence," shares whimsical ways to start a letter-writing habit.

In our January arts and culture preview for San Diego, explore our picks for visual art, dance, theater, film, literature and music, spanning jazz, classical, experimental and popular genres. Up next: theater at New Village Arts, Martha Graham Dance Company performs "Appalachian Spring," a national group visual art show, Haley Heynderickx and more.